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Premier Auction - Session II - March 25, 2023

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1017

Rare Simon Willard Eglomise War of 1812 Banjo Clock

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

circa 1815, the eglomise throat panel inscribed "Willard's Patent", the lower plate depicting the Constitution and Guerriere, unsigned white painted dial, weight winder and pendulum are present, brass works, case numbered in three places "34", appears to retain original eglomise throat and base panels, 40 x 10-1/2 x 10 in.

Condition

scattered small losses and stains to dial paint, eglomise paint generally good with some minor paint losses, mahogany case good overall with some losses to gilt highlights, especially at base molding and acorn drop, finial possibly replaced, repair at acorn drop attachment, panels appear to be original, see detailed photos

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From the Collection of Alice Osofsky